SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
BIO-SANITIZER
®
DISINFECTING TABLETS
I. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME Bio-Sanitizer
®
CHEMICAL NAME Calcium Hypochlorite,
Hydrated, Tablets
CHEMICAL ABSTRACT SERVICE NO. CAS #7778-54-3
CHEMICAL FAMILY Hypochlorite
FORMULA Ca (OCI)
2
• H
2
O
SUPPLIER Norweco, Inc.
220 Republic St.
Norwalk, OH USA 44857
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER [phone]
TECHNICAL PHONE NUMBER (800) NORWECO, [phone]
II. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER!
STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER CHEMICALS, INCLUDING ANY
OTHER POOL CHEMICALS OF ANY KIND. MIXING WITH OTHER CHEMICALS COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. Contamination with
moisture, acids, organic matter, other chemicals (including, but not limited to cleaning chemicals and other pool chemicals), petroleum or paint
products or other easily combustible materials may start a chemical reaction with generation of heat, liberation of hazardous gases and possible
violent reaction leading to re or explosion. ALWAYS ADD PRODUCT TO LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER TO FULLY DISSOLVE PRODUCT.
DO NOT POUR WATER INTO PRODUCT, ALWAYS ADD PRODUCT TO WATER. DO NOT USE WITH STABILIZED CHLORINE OR BROMINE
TABLET CHEMICAL FEEDERS. Do not add this product to any dispensing device containing remnants of any other product or pool chemical.
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF INHALED. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Keep away from heat, sparks, ames, direct sunlight, and other sources of heat, including lighted tobacco products. Keep away from incompatible
materials and combustible materials. Do not swallow. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container
closed. If product becomes contaminated or decomposes do not reseal container. If possible isolate container in open air or well-ventilated area.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep out of waterways.
POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
INHALATION Harmful if inhaled. Severely irritating to the respiratory system. Can irritate eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
INGESTION Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
SKIN Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Harmful if contact with skin.
EYES Corrosive to the eyes. Causes burns.
OVER EXPOSURE SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
INHALATION Adverse symptoms may include the following:
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
breathing di󰀩culty or shortness of breath
pulmonary edema
INGESTION Adverse symptoms may include the following:
stomach pains
nausea or vomiting
gastric perforation
SKIN Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain or irritation
redness
blistering may occur
EYES Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain
watering
redness
cornea opacity
Direct contact with the eyes can cause irreversible damage, including blindness.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this SDS as being at risk may be aggravated by overexposure to this product.
BY OVEREXPOSURE
This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in accordance with Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29
CFR 1910.1200)
III. CONSUMPTION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE (70% Available Chlorine) 73%
INERT INGREDIENTS (Includes 5.5-10% Moisture) 27%
THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS PRESENT, WITHIN THE CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUPPLIER AND IN THE CONCENTRATIONS APPLICABLE THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS
HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH OR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HENCE REQUIRE REPORTING IN THIS SECTION.
IV. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
If ingestion, irritation, any type of overexposure or symptoms of overexposure occur during or persists after use of this product, contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER, EMERGENCY ROOM OR
PHYSICIAN immediately; have Safety Data Sheet information available. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
EYE CONTACT Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately ush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Continue
rinsing until medical attention can be obtained.
SKIN CONTACT In case of contact, immediately ush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get
immediate medical attention.
INHALATION Remove to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide articial
respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Get medical attention immediately.
INGESTION If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this Safety Data Sheet, container or label. Keep person warm and at rest. Do not induce
vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN No specic treatment. Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: [phone]
DATE PREPARED: JANUARY 2018
CHEMTREC #16012